ancient ruins
Epidaurus
An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved theater with extraordinary acoustics that still hosts performances today.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Kranídi
Peloponnese, Greece · Europe
About Kranídi
Kranídi is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Koilás, 25km from Epidaurus.
Kranídi is in Peloponnese, Greece, with about 4,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Koilás, about 5 km away.
Kranidi (Greek: Κρανίδι, romanized: Kranídi, Katharevousa: Κρανίδιον, romanized: Kranídion, Latin: Cranidium) is a town and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ermionida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipalRead more
unit has an area of 252.938 km2 (97.660 sq mi). Some say the name is derived from the word Koronida, while others claim it is from the word Kranaos, which means "rocky trough". It is situated in the eastern part of Argolis, on the easternmost "finger" of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Ermioni, 28 km (17 mi) south of Epidaurus and 38 km (24 mi) southeast of Nafplio.
Kranidi is known for being the location of second homes of several prominent celebrities, including Sean Connery and the Dutch head of state King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Máxima.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kranídi?
Within an hour or so of Kranídi: Epidaurus (25 km), Hydra (27 km), Palamidi Fortress (37 km), Nafplio (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Kranídi?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road, Langada Pass and Galaxidi.
Where is Kranídi?
Kranídi is in Peloponnese, Greece, about 5 km from Koilás.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,006
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Peloponnese
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.3797, 23.1597
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kranídi
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Hydra
A car-free Saronic island with a crescent-shaped harbor ringed by grand stone mansions, where donkeys remain the primary transport.
27 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Palamidi Fortress
A massive Venetian hilltop fortress above Nafplio reached by climbing 999 stone steps, offering sweeping views of the Argolic Gulf.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Nafplio
Greece's first capital, an elegant Venetian-era seaside town in the Peloponnese with the clifftop Palamidi fortress and a castle-topped islet.
38 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Mycenae
The legendary citadel of King Agamemnon and center of the Mycenaean civilization, famous for its Lion Gate, beehive tombs, and massive Cyclopean walls.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Kranídi
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 74 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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